Job Title: Nighthawk Navigator Peer Coach - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 225171
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia University College deparment is currently accepting applications for 2021-22 Nighthawk Navigator student peer coaches on the Gainesville campus. Success coaching involves assisting students in identifying and understanding any obstacles they might have relative to academic performance, then guiding them in developing strategies and accessing support services to accomplish their goals. Nighthawk Navigator peer coaches will assist professional Academic Success Coaches in this endeavor.

Position begins June 2021 with periodic training activities scheduled into July. Regular duties begin with outreach to new students when training is complete.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with UNG's Academic Success Coaches, provide instruction in specific learning skills and strategies, assist students in identifying and accessing academic resources on campus, and act as accountability partners for first-year students.
• Host group and individual coaching sessions in person and/or virtually, observing current institutional protocols.
• Participate in the development and dissemination of information promoting academic success strategies and resources, as well as information important to first-year students related to university deadlines, procedures, and requirements.
• Interact with students in specific courses, as coordinated with the faculty, in order to facilitate connection to first-year relevant information.
• Serve as a referral agent between students and faculty, tutors, professional academic success coaches, or other student success personnel, to enhance student learning and persistence.
• Monitor and maintain data on student participation in peer coaching and first-year experience activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Must know and practice skills associated with academic success, including good organization and time management, effective study strategies, and knowledge of academic resources.
• Must understand and comply with the need to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to demonstrate patience and empathy with students' academic challenges.
• Availability for both self-guided and in-person training during the summer months is important, and will be arranged with consideration to the schedules of the individuals who are hired.

Required Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at the end of the Summer '21, and be enrolled as a current student in a minimum of 6 credit hours for Fall '21.
• Must be in good academic standing with the university and must hold and maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior mentoring, tutoring or instructional experiences a plus.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

Apply Before Date

5/17/2021

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.